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OTTAWA, Ontario – March 12, 2025
Buy Canadian has been promoted at all levels of Canadian government following the recent trade tensions with the United States of America. A shining example of an innovative "Buy Canadian" collaboration that has been going strong for years before any talk of US tariffs can be found in Prince Edward Island between the City of Summerside and BluWave-ai.
Since 2018, BluWave-ai has partnered with the City of Summerside deploying the first ever automated real-time AI energy dispatch in a Canadian energy utility, developing homegrown AI technology to drive the global energy transition forward, enabling wins across the world in Japan, India, UAE, Europe, and the USA.
The City of Summerside, an early adopter of BluWave-ai products, has been applying artificial intelligence to the energy utility's mix of renewable energy, making groundbreaking steps in the global energy transition since 2018. This collaboration has resulted in a commercial turnover in excess of $6M between direct project work, federal project funding wins, and foreign direct investment from US based investors.
This inter-provincial collaboration between Ontario and PEI resulted in:
"At a time where ‘Buy Canadian' is more than a slogan, it is crucial that government, private sector, and all stakeholders in Canada come together to support Canadian-made technology and AI innovations," said Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai. "Our pioneering inter-provincial collaboration is a shining example of how breaking siloes between provinces can power innovation in the energy sector and drive local economic growth. We must double down on our support of homegrown Canadian tech if we are to remain competitive on the world stage in these uncertain times."
"Our collaboration with BluWave-ai in 2019, and then opening the Canadian Smart Grid AI Center of Excellence in 2022, has attracted high caliber jobs to the City of Summerside," said Dan Kutcher, Mayor of Summerside, "This partnership has strengthened our ‘Buy Canadian' outlook with but also it has been a substantial collaboration by our city to launch companies for the AI and renewable energy economy of the future which is key to the prosperity of all regions that don't produce their oil."
"Ottawa is home to world-class innovators who are creating transformative solutions with global impact," said Sonya Shorey, President & CEO of Invest Ottawa. "BluWave-ai exemplifies the power of homegrown innovation-leveraging cutting-edge AI to achieve a triple bottom line impact: economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. We are proud to collaborate with BluWave-ai as they scale, attract investment, and take on the world from Canada's capital. Their success is a testament to Ottawa's position as a leading global hub for AI, cleantech, and entrepreneurship."
BluWave-ai's AI-powered SaaS solutions help electricity utilities, independent power producers, and system operators optimize cost, carbon footprint, and reliability in real-time. Backed by global investors, BluWave-ai has raised over $16 million, including a $9.5 million Series A round, further solidifying Ottawa's position as a global hub for AI and clean energy innovation. BluWave-ai has been able to thrive and win export market customers from Japan, India, Dubai, Scotland and the US electricity markets as a result of the Summerside partnership which was the original partner to build in Canada who bought Canadian from day one.
BluWave-ai products that resulted from this partnership include:
If you are a Canadian municipality or electricity utility looking to source Canadian solutions for your software needs, please contact us: [email protected]
About BluWave-ai
Founded in Canada 2017, BluWave-ai is building the premier AI company for the global energy transition headquartered here in Canada’s capital of Ottawa. BluWave-ai is focused on driving the proliferation of renewable energy and electric transportation working with electricity utilities, independent power producers, system operators, vehicle fleet operators, grid-connected and off-grid enterprises. AI-enabled SaaS software is applied to the hardware of clients to optimize their cost, carbon footprint, and the reliability of renewable (and non-renewable) energy sources in real-time. Backed by global investors, BluWave-ai has raised over $16M to date inclusive of a $9.5M Series A round.
About City of Summerside
Summerside has long presented a compelling case for business investment with easy market access, lower costs and sophisticated infrastructure, along with international partnerships, make Summerside’s value proposition extremely attractive. The city has quietly created a unique environment in which local and international brands can access an experienced workforce, world‐class infrastructure, and a supportive and engaging business community, along with pro‐business government support. Underpinned by investments in low‐carbon energy and technological innovation, Summerside’s latest developer opportunities are founded on solid and secure ROI principles.
About Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa, is Ottawa’s leading economic development agency for fostering the advancement of the region's globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries. Invest Ottawa delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and Invest Ottawa, through its members, set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa’s economy forward. Invest Ottawa is a non-profit, partnership organization that operates on an annual budget that comes from a variety of sources including: municipal, federal and provincial government; membership fees; professional development programs; and private sector contributions.
For More Information Please Contact:
Brandon Paul, Senior Corporate Marketing Manager, BluWave-ai